Amalgamated Response: Formal Representation to SBMPC & Position Paper on Discrimination.
Sanjay J
Dear Shri Prasadji,
Thank you for your responses to my formal representation and the subsequent Position Paper. I am writing this single, consolidated letter to address both of your replies, as the core of my intervention stems from your own correspondence.
My previous letters were directly prompted by an earlier email from you, in which you stated:
“We fight for every benefit which only SBI pensioners and their organisation and its top Executives want, even if that benefit is not for us, but only to SBI Pensioners. We whole heartely support. We also fight for the benefits which not only those pensioners from other Banks, even those from State Bank of India are the beneficiaries. In both these cases, SBI Pensioners are the beneficiaries.”
This specific statement raised a strong concern regarding who the actual beneficiaries of the M.C. Singla case would be, and whether there was a risk that erstwhile State Bank of Mysore (e-SBM) pensioners might lose out on benefits resulting from a favourable judgment.
However, your latest reply has cleared the air. e-SBM pensioners can now rest assured knowing that the leadership is fully equipped, as per your statement:
“The Organisation is well guided by battery of Senior Advocates, former Judges and former Law Officers of erstwhile Associate Banks. It has complete wherwithal not only to protect its members, but also to secure every legitimate benefit to its members. It has clear understanding of law and the leadership has the courage and conviction to call spade a spade.”
Secondly, regarding my email with the subject "Position Paper on Discrimination," this too was a direct response to your earlier remarks where you observed:
“I have posted messages regarding discrimination within Banking Industry. I am unable to decipher the reason for turning a blind eye on discrimination within our own backyard. We are demanding parity with RBI, but not parity with SBI. We are demanding parity with Government, but not with SBI. We are happy to live and die as second-class pensioners. Now, I am sure after having read mail, Shri Sanjayji, Shri Sathyanaryana Rao and Shri Somashekarji would fight for parity for you and me.”
It was precisely to address this concern and to assure you of our solidarity that the Position Paper was shared. Your reassurance that the organisation possesses the legal acumen and the willingness to fight for all legitimate, enforceable benefits—without sacrificing pension updation—effectively resolves those apprehensions.
In summary, my letters were sent to exercise caution and express solidarity based on your initial concerns. Your subsequent replies have successfully alleviated those fears. Thank you for the clarification.
With warm regards,
Sanjay J.